It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a tow car for hire in the Village of Mineola as a driver, or to be or act as a helper or in connection therewith, unless such driver or helper shall have first obtained a license from the licensing officer as hereinafter provided.
Every driver's or helper's license issued under this article shall be issued as of the date of the granting thereof and shall expire on the 31st day of December next succeeding unless sooner revoked by the Village Board as hereinafter provided.
Every person desiring to operate or drive or act as a helper on a tow car for hire upon the streets of the Village shall file an application for a license so to operate or act with the licensing officer, which application shall be in writing upon forms to be furnished by the licensing officer and verified under oath and shall state:
A. 
The name, address and age of the applicant.
B. 
A full description of the applicant, including his or her color, height, weight, color of eyes and hair, any scars or marks and the nature of any physical infirmity from which he or she may suffer.
C. 
Recommendation by two residents of Nassau County who have known the applicant for a period of three years or more and who will vouch for the applicant's sobriety, honesty and general good character.
D. 
Whether or not he or she is a citizen of the United States.
E. 
The names and addresses of the applicant's employers during the last two years prior to his or her application.
F. 
All crimes of which the applicant has ever been arrested or convicted, stating the date and place of each such arrest and the name and location of the court in which and the date on which each such conviction was had and the penalty imposed therefor.
G. 
In the case of a driver, the number and date of issuance of the applicant's New York chauffeur's license.
H. 
Any other relevant information which the licensing officer may require to more fully explain any of the above.
Every applicant for a driver's or helper's license shall, at the time of submitting his or her application, also:
A. 
Submit two individual photographs of the applicant, taken within 30 days prior to the date of the application, 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches in size, and such picture must be a true likeness of the applicant and must show only neck, shoulders and uncovered head.
B. 
In the case of an application for a driver's license, exhibit his or her current New York State chauffeur's license for inspection.
C. 
Be fingerprinted under the direction and supervision of the licensing officer.
Upon the receipt of any application, the licensing officer shall refer the same to the Nassau County Police Department for such investigation as it shall deem necessary or desirable and report thereon.
Upon receipt of the police report provided for in this article, the licensing officer shall issue a tow car driver's license to the applicant if he or she shall find that the applicant holds a New York State chauffeur's license and is a fit and proper person to drive a tow car considering his or her experience, police report and character; otherwise, such application shall be denied.
Upon receipt of the police report provided for in this article, the licensing officer shall issue a tow car helper's license to the applicant, if he or she shall find that the applicant is a fit and proper person considering his or her experience and character; otherwise, such application shall be denied.
The driver's or helper's license issued hereunder shall not be transferable.